Hand quilting patterns ideas

A warm welcome if you've joined me from the marvellous Moda Bakeshop. Here, as promised, are my favourite tips for those of you considering hand quilting your Woodruff Quilt. Or any quilt, for that matter. I love hand-quilting and find it very relaxing. I particularly enjoy the transformation of three separate layers of fabric - feeling their weight draped over my palm - to one continuous piece of quilted fabric, which somehow takes on a life of its own, feeling lighter in my hands as I…

In this video I show how to do more intricate hand quilting without marking. I get really nervous about marking on my quilts. Temporary markers (like water-soluble pens) disappear quickly in the humidity here. Chalk marks disappear quickly in the time a quilt gets moved around on my sofa while I quilt it. And the idea of

Do you want to learn how to hand quilt? Now’s the perfect time to get started! If you’re really unfamiliar with hand quilting, head over to read about the supplies you’ll need

Hand-Quilting Tips & Tricks for traditional AND modern hand-quilting!

Three Cheats to Improve Your Hand Quilting - Quilting Digest

We're back in the studio with Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts to learn how she hand quilts! Corey grew up helping her mother and grandmother hand quilt

If you been looking to try out hand quilting but don't know where to start, this is for you! Check out these quilting tutorials for hand quilted...

Choose the right needle for the results you desire! Learn the ins and outs of needle selection, plus get five handy hints about needles.

Learn how to hand quilt. It's easy, relaxing, and goes faster than you think it will. In this video you'll learn all the basics of hand quilting - from the tools you need to the mechanics of how to do the stitch. There are two methods you'll see people use - stabbing and rocking. I'm

I often get a lot of questions about my hand quilting tools and techniques. Here is a list of tools I use and techniques. Hopefully, this will help you get started on your hand quilting journey! Quilting Hoop. When I began quilting many years ago, Georgia Bonesteel was the 'it girl' on the scene! Georgia brought the idea of lap quilting to every quilter who longed to hand quilt, but not keen on the idea of sitting behind a large frame. First of all, a quilting hoop is different from an…

Want your quilting to look just as good as the professionals? Using stitch in the ditch might be what you are missing! Continue reading to find out how!

Tying a quilt doesn't have to be old fashioned! Use these seven methods to tie your quilt in a way that matches your modern quilt pattern. Whether you want to use embroidery thread or yarn, these seven quilt tying techniques will level up your quilting skills.

Someone asked about a tutorial for making the Baptist Fan Pattern for hand quilting. It seems pretty complicated until you break it down, then you might wonder why you haven't been stitching this pattern all along! For the formal (very structured and tidy) style of Baptist Fans, you start with a basic template. I use template plastic, but cardboard is good too--just make sure it's stiff enough to withstand repeated use. Cut your template plastic (or cardboard) in a long rectangle shape at…

Learn how to hand quilt - part of our 10-part hand embroidery series

When I decided to try Big Stitch Quilting, on of my first questions was “What types of threads should I use?” The first thing to know when choosing thread is Big Stitch Quilting is meant to be seen. The stitches are large. Using contrasting thread gives a very prominent folk-art feel to your quilt. I […]

Ready to quilt your quilt and don't know what design to choose? If you're new to machine quilting and are looking for a great easy quilting design for beginners, continue reading for 10 great ideas! #quiltingprojects #machinequiltingtips #quiltingwemple #quilting #quilttutorials

Make your stitching a star on your next quilt by using perle cotton and big stitch quilting adding visual interest and texture to your piece.

Partner, when you said you like handquilting I hope you reallllly meant it. Oh, and I hope you don't mind that I've never done it before either.

Free motion quilting sampler block using quilt as you go technique. Post series include tutorials on how to free motion quilt and assembling quilt as you go

Here are my personal favorite two threads for hand quilting. And a couple other supplies you may need for hand quilting.